"Beautiful Nada! Our families first became acquainted in the 70s. Years later I recall her picking me up from the airport, hiding me in Jill's room, sticking a bow on top of my head so I could surprise Jill when she arrived at the house. Nada brought me coffee in the mornings during my visit, and always made me feel welcome. We fished at the pond and had a great time together! More recent memories were spending the day in Gatlinburg, eating at Paula Deen's, and a surprise birthday party for Nada! Keeping your family close in thought & prayer!"
In loving memory of
Nada Jean Barkley
August 18, 1935 - March 23, 2020
Nada G. Barkley age 84 of Knoxville, TN passed away on March 23, 2010. She was born in Cordele, GA on August 18, 1935 to Jimmy Lee and Mae Hardin Gaughf. She worked at Robins Air Force Base Mailroom.
Nada was the sister of Marnell Fowler (WW) of Douglas, Georgia and Jimmy F. Gaughf (Carolyn) of Cordele, Georgia.
She is survived by her daughter, Dr. Jill Fuson of Knoxville, TN; Grandchildren, Michael Dunn of Cabot, Arkansas (Heather), Paul Young of Fairfield, California, Christopher A. Caven of Warner Robins, Georgia (Jasmine), Hai Thai of Oakley, California (Kimberly), Jana Washington of Toledo, Ohio (Joe), Amber Gianaro of Chattanooga, Tennessee (Louis); Great Grandchildren, Emma Dunn (14) of Beebe, AR, Alannia Williams (14) of Cabot, AR, Kelly Dunn (10) of Cabot, AR, Aurora Gianaro (8) of Chattanooga, TN, MacKenzie Caven (7) of Warner, Robins, GA, Ethan Taylor Thai (6) of Oakley, CA, Allison Marie Washington (5) of Toledo, OH, Madilyn Elizabeth Washington (4) of Toledo, OH, Aubree Caven (4) of Warner, Robins GA, Kaitlyn Riley Thai (4) of Oakley, CA, Taylor Jade Caven (2) of Warner Robins, GA, Briar Rain Gianaro (1 ½) of Chattanooga, TN, Twins: Benjamin Keith Washington and Jacob Allen Washington (both 10 months) of Toledo, OH, Eveleigh Caven (7 months) of Warner Robins, GA.
The burial will be in Warner Robins, Georgia at a later date. A Memorial Service will be in Knoxville, TN at a later date. Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Barkley family and invites you to view and sign the online registry.
Tributes
"My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Jill! I know it is more difficult to find closure during this time of pandemic. Just want you to know we love you."
"She was a sweet lady and will be missed. We are so sorry for your loss. Cary, Donovan, and Pam Stewart"